Immortality: Starting with a grave, I'm invincible when burying corpses.

"The two cultivators at the Tribulation Transcending Realm have mixed spiritual energy within them, unlike those who follow the rules."

The Arctic Emperor gave this assessment of the two young couples who were showing affection in front of him.

He looked at Chu Ruyan and Lin Tian, ​​who seemed to want to hug each other right there in the street, and found the two of them particularly ridiculous.

Having cultivated for over three million years, the Arctic Emperor has a clear understanding of the concept of a Daoist partner.

The only use of a so-called Daoist partner is to be exploited.

In critical moments, a Daoist partner is the best consumable to protect oneself.

The way Chu Yunyan and Lin Tian acted, all lovey-dovey and cryptic, was truly an incredibly boring thing.

As someone who considered himself a "super big shot," the Arctic Emperor completely disregarded Chu Ruyan's slightly sarcastic words.

In the eyes of the Arctic Emperor, Chu Ruyan and Lin Tianwu were merely two passersby he had "coincidentally" encountered, not worthy of his attention.

Once he conquers this country known as the Great Harmony Federation, these two will naturally disappear into some corner.

With the idea that it was "perfectly natural," the Arctic Emperor turned around and prepared to leave.

Just as he was about to head to where Zhuang Sheng was, someone suddenly put their arm around his shoulder from behind.

For a fleeting moment, the Arctic Emperor had a strange illusion.

It was as if the one holding his shoulder wasn't some minor cultivator undergoing tribulation, but some indescribable, terrifying being.

He would be completely swallowed up if he showed even the slightest inconsistency.

"Why are you in such a hurry to leave, old man? I haven't apologized to you yet..."

Her voice was ethereal and melodious, carrying a hint of sincerity, yet also concealing a touch of grievance.

It's like a well-behaved wife in the mortal world who feels particularly wronged after being scolded by her husband for doing something wrong.

Turn around, look back, and take a closer look.

He wasn't mistaken; these two were merely minor cultivators at the Tribulation Transcending Realm, and they seemed quite sincere, not the unruly individuals he had imagined.

Under the influence of some unobservable force, the Arctic Emperor felt a pang of sympathy for Chu Yunyan, thinking that this woman was quite pitiful.

Despite having a free and unrestrained personality, he is so tightly controlled by his Daoist partner.

He vaguely remembered that a long, long time ago, his younger sister had the same personality—straightforward and outspoken, which always made him feel like he was going to faint.

This mischievous little sister would become well-behaved and sensible because of his scolding, just like the woman in front of him.

Unfortunately, the path of cultivation is never smooth sailing...

Having lived for over three million years and annihilated countless lives, the Arctic Emperor unexpectedly recalled the events before he embarked on his cultivation journey.

He ignored the slight unease he had noticed earlier and began chatting with Chu Yunyan.

"Young lady, there's no need for that. As you said, I'm not from around here, and I don't have much money. I ended up here because of some reasons that I can't tell others."

Thinking back to those days...

Hearing these completely unbelievable words, and looking at the spotless purple-gold star-patterned robe worn by the Arctic Emperor, Chu Yunyan's eyes reddened, and she almost burst into tears.

I can't believe it! She's even impressed with her own acting skills!

Chu Yunyan pretended to wipe away non-existent tears and took out a large red purse from her pocket.

Through the zipper of the purse, it can be clearly seen that the purse is full of silver coins.

"Grandpa, you don't need to say anymore! It's my fault, I shouldn't have brought up your painful memories..."

In front of the Arctic Emperor, Chu Yunyan, in an extremely domineering manner, stuffed the purse in her hand into the Arctic Emperor's arms.

She patted the Arctic Emperor's shoulder with snot and tears streaming down her face and shouted loudly.

"Please take this money, old man. Consider it a loan. You can pay me back when I need it in the future."

"Borrow (✘), give (✔)"

The Arctic Emperor silently translated Chu Yunyan's words in his mind.

As he agreed, the Arctic Emperor's gaze towards Chu Yunyan softened slightly.

"What a stubborn girl, just like her younger sister back then."

At that moment, the Arctic Emperor made up his mind.

Once he conquers this realm, he will definitely take this girl as his maid! He will keep her by his side day and night to admire her!

Oh no! I almost got it wrong again!

I kept her by my side day and night to take care of her.

What the Arctic Emperor didn't notice was that Chu Yunyan smiled as he accepted the purse.

As a seasoned actress, Chu Yunyan is very disciplined.

No matter which world she's in, no matter what role she plays, as long as she's immersed in it, she'll seriously finish her role.

Although she created the script and rules herself, she followed them diligently regardless.

No one can find fault with it!

Chu Yunyan believed that since she was playing the role of a student of Wendao, she should act like one.

Students of literature and philosophy often like to talk about principles.

Forcibly seizing or taking things by force is not in line with the role's requirements, but if the other party agrees to it themselves, then that's a different story.

What you borrow today is money; what you'll have to repay tomorrow is your life.

The truth is always so simple and straightforward.

……

Walking on the increasingly bustling streets, the Arctic Emperor was bewildered.

He clutched the bright red purse, feeling that something was amiss.

But if you ask him what exactly is wrong, he can't say.

It was as if everything was meant to be this way, and there was nothing out of place in what had just happened.

The sounds around him grew louder, and running children passed by the Arctic Emperor, stirring up gentle breezes.

In a daze, a little girl dressed in a colorful dress suddenly bumped into him.

Seeing the child fall to the ground and about to cry, and hearing the noise around him, the Arctic Emperor suddenly realized that his purple-gold star robe was wet.

His senses failed him, but his body was frantically sending out warning signals, trying to wake him up with a cold sweat.

The Celestial Emperor's body is untouched by mortal dust, but he will issue warnings under extremely special circumstances.

In the years before the Arctic Emperor became the Arctic Emperor, his body, which was adept at detecting danger, saved him countless times.

After being bestowed the title of Emperor of the North Pole, his body never reacted so violently again.

Damn it! What kind of being did he encounter?

Could it be a Dao Fruit Golden Immortal who only exists in legends?

Damn it! How can such a terrifying being exist in this world?

Ignoring the fallen child, the Arctic Emperor touched his clothes with the most restrained movements possible.

He dared not turn around, nor make any big movements, because he did not know whether that indescribable, terrifying being was still watching him.

Keep up the act! Play the role of an elderly person in need of help, just as that being has set up.

In the very first moment, the Arctic Emperor found the only solution among countless possible futures.

Follow the will of that great being and play your role well.

This was the only way for him to survive.

With a longing for life, the Arctic Emperor, like an ordinary old man, gave the little girl on the ground a kind smile.

Just as he was about to help the little girl up from the ground, the girl, who was almost crying, suddenly gave a mischievous smile.

"Grandpa, my sister and I are lost. Can you help me find her?"